Question 1

What proportion of the school population is comprised of children of white ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

Without specific data on the school's population, the most accurate answer is impossible to determine. However, the question seems to imply a specific answer is expected, which cannot be accurately provided without context or data.

Question 2

Which grade level had the most dramatic enrollment increase between 1985 and 2012?

Accepted Answer

Preschool enrollment saw the most dramatic increase between 1985 and 2012, reflecting a growing trend in early childhood education.

Question 3

Latinos/Hispanics and ________ are key contributors to changes in demographics and life conditions of America's children.

Accepted Answer

Asians and Latinos/Hispanics are significant groups contributing to the changing demographics and life conditions of America's children, due to their growing populations and influence in the United States.

Question 4

What percentage of all students are English language learners?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, approximately 9% of all students in the United States are English Language Learners (ELLs). This percentage reflects the significant number of students who are learning English in addition to their native languages.

Question 5

What percentage of America's children are immigrants?

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Question 6

What percentage of all school-age children qualify and receive special education services?

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Question 7

These are disability categories in IDEA EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Gifted and Talented is not a disability category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); it refers to students who have abilities above the average in one or more areas and may require special educational programs or services.

Question 8

________ is a general category for young children (up to the age of nine) whose specific disability may not have yet been identified.

Accepted Answer

Developmental delay is a term used when a young child is slower to reach developmental milestones than is typical for their age. This term is often used for children under the age of nine when a more specific diagnosis has not been made or identified.

Question 9

Ignoring the needs of students who are gifted and talented can result in what has been described as ________ gaps.

Accepted Answer

Ignoring the needs of students who are gifted and talented can lead to excellence gaps, which refer to the disparities in the highest levels of achievement between different groups of students.

Question 10

All the following are associated with individuals with disabilities advocating for social justice and civil rights for themselves EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education is a landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, not directly related to disability rights.

Question 11

In what year did Congress first put basic guarantees in place by passing a national law which ensured all children with disabilities the right to a free public education that was appropriate to meet their educational needs.

Accepted Answer

In 1974, Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), which was the first law to provide the guarantee that children with disabilities would have access to a free and appropriate public education.

Question 12

At the completion of their public-school education, the overarching goal for students with disabilities is ________.

Accepted Answer

The overarching goal for students with disabilities, like all students, is to be college and career ready, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary for post-secondary success.

Question 13

The ________ perspective suggests that human behavior and characteristics are distributed along a continuum called the normal curve.

Accepted Answer

The deficit perspective suggests that human behavior and characteristics are distributed along a continuum, often referred to as the normal curve, where deviations from the center are seen as deficiencies or deficits.

Question 14

Central to this view is the idea that disability results from society's need to stratify individuals, making many people subservient to a few.

Accepted Answer

This view aligns with the sociological perspective, which emphasizes that disability is a social construct rather than an inherent deficit or biological condition. It suggests that societal structures and norms create barriers and define disability.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of the use of people-first language?

Accepted Answer

People-first language emphasizes the individual first rather than their disability. Choice A, "Rosa who has intellectual disabilities," correctly puts the person before the disability, aligning with the principles of people-first language.

Question 16

Factors that contribute to the success of students with disabilities in the elementary and secondary school systems include each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The success of students with disabilities in school systems is largely attributed to positive attitudes, access to general education curriculum, and inclusive settings that cater to individual needs. Financial penalties on schools for lack of academic gains in students with disabilities do not contribute to their success; instead, support and resources are key factors.

Question 17

Today, ________ of students with disabilities access the general education curriculum and receive their education in the general education classroom at least ________ of the school day.

Accepted Answer

The majority of students with disabilities now access the general education curriculum and are included in general education classrooms for most of the school day, with the correct figures being 60% of students for at least 80% of the school day. This reflects a significant shift towards inclusive education practices.

Question 18

Although dropout rates among youth with disabilities have decreased, what percentage of youth with disabilities still leave school before graduation?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 23% of youth with disabilities leave school before graduation, indicating a significant challenge in ensuring educational attainment for this group despite improvements over time.

Question 19

Which group of students with disabilities have the highest rate of attendance at two and four-year colleges and universities?

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Question 20

Almost ________ of all undergraduates have a disability.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 19.4% of undergraduates reported having a disability in the 2015-2016 academic year. However, the most commonly cited figure in discussions about the prevalence of disabilities among college students is approximately 11%. This figure accounts for those who formally register with their college's disability support services, which is a common reference point for discussions on this topic.

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